National Certificate in Extractive Industries - Underground Mines Rescue

Level 4 Credits 63

This qualification is designed for skilled underground miners who are able to undertake additional responsibilities in underground mines rescue operations, as a Mines Rescue Brigadesman. Mines Rescue Brigadesmen are capable of being part of a team carrying out all emergency response tasks related to mines rescue.

This qualification may be a pathway to other extractive industries qualifications, including the National Diploma in Extractive Industries – Management.

Entry into programmes of education and training in preparation for assessment against standards in this qualification is open to persons who are skilled in underground mining. Some of the standards included in this qualification have prerequisites.

COMPULSORY

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
3271	Suppress fire with hand extinguishers and fixed hose reels	2	1
6400	Manage first aid in emergency situations	3	2
6401	Provide first aid	2	1
6402	Provide resuscitation level 2	1	1
7146	Demonstrate basic knowledge and ability required to work in an underground mine	2	6
15672	Demonstrate knowledge of the Mines Rescue Service	2	2
16697	Deal with mine fires using extinguishing agents	4	3
17279	Demonstrate knowledge of the coordinated incident management system (CIMS)	2	2
19858	Describe and operate BG4 breathing apparatus in an irrespirable atmosphere in an underground mine	4	10
19859	Check, select, operate, recommission, and store mines rescue equipment	5	15
19863	Describe and operate CABA in an irrespirable atmosphere in an underground mine	4	5
21281	Interpret and test for gases in an underground extraction site	4	15